Firm celebrates international women’s day, recommits to inclusion, empowerment Optiva Capital Partners, Africa’s leading investment immigration and wealth retention firm, has joined the global community in celebrating International Women’s Day, paying tribute to the women whose leadership, resilience, and excellence continue to shape the Organisation, the business world, and society at large. “With women making up 70% of our workforce, we are proud to say that our success is deeply rooted in the talent, dedication, and passion of our female colleagues,” Franklin Nechi, Chairman of Optiva Capital Partners, stated. The firm especially acknowledged its formidable female workforce, led by Dr. Amaka Okeke, Executive Director of Business Development, whose over twelve years of outstanding service exemplify Optiva’s commitment to merit, professionalism, and inclusive leadership. In a statement marking the day, Franklin Nechi, Chairman of Optiva Capital Partners, praised the invaluable contributions of women across the Organisation and beyond. “At Optiva Capital Partners, we do not celebrate women only on International Women’s Day; we celebrate them every day through opportunity, trust, and leadership. With 70% of our team being women, it is clear that our success is driven by the excellence, dedication, and vision of these talented individuals who lead, innovate, and inspire across our business.” Nechi noted that women play central roles at Optiva, from executive leadership and client advisory to operations, compliance, marketing, and relationship management – reflecting the firm’s belief that diversity strengthens decision-making and drives sustainable growth. “Women are not just participants in our journey, they are drivers of it,” he added. “From boardroom strategy to client impact, the Optiva story is inseparable from the strength of its women, who make up the majority of our workforce.” Optiva Capital Partners reaffirmed its commitment to advancing women in work, business, and at home, emphasizing policies and practices that support professional growth, work-life balance, mentorship, and equal opportunity. The firm also recognizes the role women play as wealth creators, investors, entrepreneurs, and custodians of family legacy, a reality that aligns with Optiva’s mission to empower families through global access, education, and financial security. Speaking on the broader significance of the day, Dr. Amaka Okeke described women’s empowerment as both a moral imperative and a strategic necessity. “When women are empowered, families are stronger, businesses are better run, and societies are more resilient,” she said. “At Optiva, we see this every day in the impact women make, not only within our organisation, but in the lives of the clients and communities we serve.” As the world marks International Women’s Day under the theme of “Give to Gain”, Optiva Capital Partners reiterated its pledge to continue fostering an environment where women can thrive, lead, and leave lasting legacies. “Celebrating women is celebrating the future,” Nechi concluded. “And at Optiva Capital Partners, that future is inclusive, empowered, and global.”